"A major new interpretation recasts U.S. history between revolution and civil war, exposing a dramatic reversal in sympathy toward Latin American revolutions,"--NoveList
Includes bibliographical references, appendix, and index
Introduction: an age of American revolutions -- Squinting south -- Agents of revolution -- The news, in black and white -- Bolivar, U.S.A -- A genuine American policy -- An imaginary kindred -- Conclusion: destined by providence